Description
This Easy Vegetable Beef Soup is a hearty, one-pot meal packed with tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a savory broth. Perfect for cold days or a quick family dinner, this soup is comforting, nutritious, and easy to customize. Serve with crusty bread for a cozy, satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds stew meat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, washed and cut into ¾-inch pieces
- 1 (10-ounce) can condensed tomato soup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables (corn, green beans, peas, carrots)
Instructions
- Sear the Meat: Season stew meat with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add celery and onion. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Deglaze and Combine: Pour in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the seared meat to the pot.
- Add Potatoes & Tomatoes: Stir in potatoes, tomato soup, tomato paste, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes until the beef is tender.
- Add Frozen Vegetables: Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and cook until heated through.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves and serve hot.
Notes
- Slow Cooker Option: After searing meat and sautéing vegetables, transfer everything to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Protein Alternatives: Use ground beef, shredded chicken, or turkey.
- Vegetarian Option: Omit the meat and use vegetable broth. Add beans or lentils for protein.
- Thicker Soup: Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into simmering soup.
- Extra Vegetables: Add zucchini, bell peppers, spinach, or kale for added nutrition.
- Wine for Depth: Deglaze the pot with a splash of red wine before adding broth for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
